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Start from the small car park (free of charge) on Rue Sainte-Odile (D426), opposite the church in Le Hohwald.
(S/E) Cross Rue Sainte-Odile and turn into Rue de Louisental, directly opposite. Leave the church on your left.
(1) Take the second path on the right, marked with a Red Triangle / Blue Disc, to the stream.
(2) Leave the Petite Ceinture path and follow the trail marked with a Red Triangle.
(3) At this point (alt. 792 m), if you pass by early in the morning and make as little noise as possible, you may spot some wildlife. It is quite possible to see roe deer, or even a stag.
Continue due north until you reach a road at elevation 901.
(4) Cross it and take the steep path directly opposite. You will arrive at the Vieille Dairy Farm crossroads.
(5) Continue straight ahead, following the Red Rectangle-marked path (GR®531), until you reach a junction with another marked path.
(6) Here, there are two options:
- turn right, following the Red Disc to the road, then turn left onto it until you rejoin the GR at a crossroads. This path has its charm, as it allows you to enjoy the view all along the ridge of the Champ du Feu. However, it is in full sun.
- continue straight ahead through the forest. This is the route shown on the map. Red Rectangle (GR®531).
(7) At the crossroads (where the two routes meet), turn right, facing the road. There is a table and some benches on the right (in the sun). Turn immediately left, along the road (D214), to head for the tower.
(8) After visiting the Champ du Feu Tower, retrace your steps to the previous crossroads.
(7) Turn right to enter the forest (south-east). Follow the path on the right, marked with a Blue Saltire, which crosses a vast blueberry field and begins the descent into the forest. Cross a forest track and reach a junction.
(9) Leave the Blue Saltire markings and follow the path on the right, marked with a Blue Triangle, which leads to La Chaume des Veaux.
(10) At the bottom of the path, continue to the right until you reach a track.
(11) At the junction, turn left, then immediately right, at the edge of the forest.
(12) Just before a yurt, take the small path on the left. However, if it is blocked, continue straight on until the next junction, then turn left, following the Yellow Saltire, for a few metres.
(13) Here you’ll find the first viewpoint, with a table and benches. Take the steep path up to the left to enjoy the higher viewpoint and have a rest.
(14) Turn back to the previous fork.
(13) Continue left along this path.
(15) Turn right onto the road.
(16) At the Col du Kreuzweg, cross the road (D425) with care.
(17) At the next fork, follow the path on the right, marked with a Yellow Saltire.
(18) Turn right to reach Grande Bellevue.
(19) Once you reach the Grande Bellevue viewpoint (which offers limited views), continue along the path to rejoin the forest track you left earlier. Turn right and head towards a junction.
(20) Please note, this junction is not very visible, as the path turns sharply left at an acute angle relative to the forest track.
Turn sharply left (north), following the Yellow Disc and Red Rectangle markings, until you reach a junction of paths and roads.
(21) Turn right onto the road and head down Rue du Wittertalhof to the village centre.
(22) On the main road, turn left, then immediately right into Rue Sainte-Odile, which climbs steeply, and turn left at the next street.
Cross over and take the street continuing on the left-hand side.
Then head to the car park (S/E).
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